Chitrakoot Dham - A Cultural Heritage
Chitrakoot Dham, which translates to “Hill of Wonders,” is located in the Northern Vindhya Ranges of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its spiritual and religious significance in Hinduism and its peaceful, serene landscape. It has long been a center for cosmic consciousness, attracting sages, hermits, and devotees from far and wide. Chitrakoot has a special place in the Ramayana, with many believers believing that Lord Ram, Mother Sita, Lord Hanuman, and other revered sages such as Atri and Goswami Tulsidas, Anasuya, and Dattareya visited the area.
Chitrakoot’s beauty and spiritual energy have made it a place of enlightenment and holiness, with many ashrams, temples, ancient rocks, and caves located in the area. It is mentioned in ancient texts such as the Valmiki’s Ramayana and the Adhyathma Ramayana, and has been praised by poets such as Kalidasa and Tulsidas. It has also been noted by travelers like Rev. Father Kamil Bulke and Rahim, a poet in the court of Akbar.
Today, the chitrakoot visiting places such as the Gupt Godavari, the Hanuman Dhara, the Bharat Milap Temple, and the Bharat Koop continue to attract visitors and bear witness to the historical and spiritual significance of this beautiful place.
Notable People of Chitrakoot Dham
RK Singh Patel
Member of the Lok Sabha since 2019
Constituency: Banda
Abhishek Anand (I.A.S)
District Magistrate
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Amritpal Kaur (I.A.S.)
C.D.O
Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Geography
The Chitrakoot Dham district in Uttar Pradesh was established on September 4, 1998. Hindi is the main language spoken in the region. It is bordered by Kaushambi to the north, Satna to the south, Allahabad to the east, and Banda to the west. The district spans a distance of 62 km from east to west and 57.5 km from north to south.
| City Name | Distance (in kms) |
|---|---|
|
Delhi |
691 Km |
|
Allahabad |
123 Km |
|
Kanpur |
202 Km |
|
Khajuraho |
168 Km |
The important rivers of Chitrakoot Dham are:
- Yamuna River – passes from rajapur (Birthplace of famous Hindi Poet Goswami Tulsidas)
- Mandakini(Paishwani) River – passes through chitrakoot dham karwi
- Gunta River
- Bagein River
- Ohan/Balmiki River
- Bardaha River
Season:
- Winter : season starts from october but in January season is very cold and Temp. is down from 5°c to 0°c.
- Summer : After 15th March, Temprature is incresed upto 49°c. in May.
- Rain : In mid of June, Average Rain is 100mm(approx.).
How to Reach Chitrakoot Dham?
The nearest airport is Bamrauli Airport located at a distance of 106 km. Another nearest airport is Khajuraho airport which is 167 km.
Regular State Transport Bus Both AC & Normal Bus Service is availaible from karwi to nearby major cities of Uttar Pradesh such as Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi & Lucknow. Chitrakoot lies on the NH35.
Chitrakoot Dham Karwi is the railway station and is well connected through all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Northern states of India.
Major Trains Run / Passes from Chitrakoot Dham Railway Station –
- Karwi to Delhi via Banda.
- Karwi to Mumbai via Jhansi & Itarsi.
- Karwi to Howrah via prayagraj & Dhanbad.
- Karwi to Lucknow via Banda & Kanpur.
- Karwi to Jabalpur via Satna